On June 3, 2024, my Dad entered the Lord Jesus' presence. His passing was sudden. We still don't know the official cause of death. I spoke with him just a few hours before his passing while I was traveling. He asked me to tell him when I made it safely to my destination. Before I … Continue reading My Dad Is HOME
One of the things I have learned from suffering in my journey with depression is the need to be real with God and yourself. I have learned this in the Psalms. Psalms 42 and 43 are good examples. The Psalmist says, "I say to God, my rock: ‘Why have you forgotten me?'" (42:9a). God despises … Continue reading Be Honest with God and Yourself
Letter to the Reader Dear Reader, Thank you for reading this short offering of Advent Meditations. It has only been in recent years that I have learned the value of setting aside the weeks of Advent to long for Jesus' coming and lament the darkness of the world. This practice has been particularly good for … Continue reading Advent Meditations
Death has been a pushy reality in my life lately. Two of my friends passed away recently. I preached the funeral for one of them. My former theology professor passed away. One of my cousins passed away. My grandfather died last week, and I attended his funeral. There have been a lot of emotions tied … Continue reading Grieving with Hope
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